New York: Little Simon, 2005. Book. Illus. by Gruelle, Johnny. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition.. First printing. Full number line. Pictorial boards clean and bright with crisp edges and corners. Spine square and solid, binding tight. Previous owner's gift inscription on front end paper, else unmarked and clean. Pages bright and clean. DJ not clipped, clean and solid with superficial shelf wear only. A beautiful copy. Size: 8vo - 7¾" - 9¾" Tall.

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Since Raggedy Ann first appeared in print in 1918, she has charmed millions of readers with her always warm and optimistic outlook and calm approach to difficulties. Now she returns to delight a new generation in this carefully produced reissue, which restores the book to its original appearance. All the original stories are here, as Raggedy Ann comes to Marcella's nursery and quickly becomes the leader of the dolls. After learning a lesson from a naughty raid on the pantry, Raggedy Ann's adventures show her striving to be good -- and succeeding. She and the other dolls rescue Fido, the family dog, from the dogcatcher. When, in one adventure, Raggedy Ann has to have her stuffing replaced, she gets her famous "I LOVE YOU" candy heart. Raggedy Ann also goes up in a kite, teaches two new dolls to be tolerant, and shares the excitement of a baby brother for Marcella, among several other tales. Johnny Gruelle's delicate illustrations are the perfect companions to the well-loved stories in this American classic, the only edition authorized by the Gruelle family. A brief biography of the author-artist by his grandson, Kim Gruelle, makes this edition especially valuable.

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Bookseller: Small World Books, LLC (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 067867
Title: Raggedy Ann Stories
Author: Gruelle, Johnny
Illustrator: Gruelle, Johnny
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: First Edition.
ISBN 10: 1416909826
ISBN 13: 9781416909828
Publisher: Little Simon
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 2005
Keywords: JUVENILE FICTION
Bookseller catalogs: Children; Juvenile;

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